Bob
@bobinportugal22
American expat in Portugal
Forum posts
39
About me
American
Lives in Albufeira, Faro
Speaks English
Registration: 14 February 2023
Activity
Scooter Purchase by dudley61
Hi there,I was wondering where I could pick up a new/second hand scooter to buy in the Algarve region, any advice would be gratefully appreciated.Many thanks.
@dudley61 There's also a Honda dealership to the West just before Portimao called Angle Pilot. Read More
Scooter Purchase by dudley61
Hi there,I was wondering where I could pick up a new/second hand scooter to buy in the Algarve region, any advice would be gratefully appreciated.Many thanks.
@dudley61 Look at OLX and Facebook marketplace. There's also I think Suzuki dealership to the East of Albufeira a few miles down the road. Read More
What makes you happy in your expat city ? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello, I am a content writer for º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what makes expats feel happy in the city where they live. We could love to get some testimonials from expats living in Portuguese cities (or Portuguese ...
@Ameerah Arjanee Having stayed in a couple coastal Algarve locations for a few days each, Albufeira simply felt right. Found a nice apartment to purchase at a decent price allowing me 10 minute walks to the beach and 4 grocery stores. What sets ... Read More
US residents first trip to Portugal by dgvilsack
Hello everyone,My wife and I are looking to move to Portugal. This will be our first trip. We plan on staying in Lisbon, Porto and some place (to be determined) in the very south of Portugal. 2~ 3 days each to scope the areas out for neighborhoods, ...
My move to Portugal was a bit unique in that I'd never been to Europe, came to Portugal with a move in mind focusing on the Algarve and bought an apartment in short order. I spent considerable time on Google Earth looking at coastal cities that had ... Read More
I am in a transition phase moving to Lisbon by karenmouarkech
Hi,My name is Karen. I am lebanese and lived the last 17 years in Germany.I have been twice in Lisbon and twice in love in this city.I am in a transition phase moving to Lisbon, looking for an apartment and for a job.I miss the beach and the ...
internatins.org is very active in Lisbon with frequent activities and opportunities to meet people. Read More
Doctors appointment by Erikableu!
Hi there. Did anyone ever need to visit a doctor in portugal/ lisbon ? Does it take a long while to get to see a GP? And can prescriptions just being transferred from one country to another ?
@Erikableu! I use an international clinic in the Algarve who's charges are very affordable and with your US meds as prescribed they send documentation to a pharmacy to fill your scrips again at an affordable price. Read More
News in English by chrisschubert21
HiRegarding Internet New (Papers), I get Publico & Despertador; but even I try to learn Portuguese ASAP, I would like to get this News in English.Could you please advise me about this topic?Thanks!
Portugal Resident is an English language newspaper and emails daily with Portugal wide news. Idealista can be translated to English by Google. Read More
Buying Stuff Online From USA To Be Shipped in Portugal by Ashraf Ali96
Hi All, I would like to purchase some stuff from Amazon USA, to be shipped to Portugal, because I live here, Does anyone know if I will have to pay any customs fees during the shipping? or are there no custom fees for stuff purchased from USA?Thank ...
The best way to shop Amazon in Portugal is to shop online at the Amazon store in Spain. All VAT is included in the price and shipping is free and fairly quick. Portugal has no Amazon store. Importing any products shipped from the US is very ... Read More
American expats - testimonials about the upcoming elections by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I’m a content writer for º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
A Chinese gentleman I met on a flight once asked my opinion today of the upcoming election and whether I thought Kamala had leadership qualities. My response was Trump's a selfish idiot and she's an intelligent woman with a successful political ... Read More
American expats - testimonials about the upcoming elections by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I’m a content writer for º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
And there lies the difference! In the US, since Trump's public persona became acceptable in a large percentage of the population, it became OK to label anyone that disagreed with you as stupid and evil. Solidifying the opinion of many that violence ... Read More
Buy Nurofen plus in Portugal pharmacies by Erikableu!
Hi. I am new to this forum . I wonder , if you know, if I can buy neurofen plus in portugal pharmacy. I have a chronic pain condition and neurofen plus is the best helping medicine. Is there any compareable medicine in portugal as good as neurofen ...
After a recent surgery I was prescribed Skudexa (cloridrato de tramodol + dexcetoprofeno 75mg + 25mg) which I found to be very effective. I also have long term pain issues and was told by a doctor friend it would not be a good idea to take this long ... Read More
meeting expats in Lisbon by justjeannec
I am traveling to Lisbon soon,are there meeting and social gathering for expats in Lisbon,Where and when
internations.org has a very active community in Lisbon with a wide variety of activities. Read More
Follow-up residence card application after AIMA? by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I attended my AIMA appointment in Lisbon April 2024, submitted all the required documents, did face capture and fingerprinting (biometrics), paid the fees. Now according to hearsay, it takes about 90 days for the residence card to be ...
Successful AIMA appointment in Faro and took over 9 months to receive my card and only after another visit by a legal representative. Multiple emails that never received a response and every phone call was answered by a recorded message directing me ... Read More
Portuguese citizenship/ Residence permits renewal by engsultan93
Dear All, Greetings, I trsut this finds you all well. I have a unique question but just checking if someone has had a similar experience or has the knowledge to advise.I got my D8 visa a few months ago and went to my AIMA appointment and the ...
Mohammed, Kind of unrelated but if you're not paying into social security you need to make smart investment decisions for when you reach retirement age. There will be no government funds to fall back on when you're no longer working or earning. Read More
Request for criminal record enquiry by dvaughanjones
Does anyone understand what this is? I read on one of the group's instructions that VSF consulates outside US are the only ones who ask for this and not the ones in the US. We already have our our FBI criminal record certificate and understand that ...
I believe this will be a search of the PT criminal data base to determine if you've been naughty or nice in Portugal and will be done, if I remember correctly, during your AIMA interview. Read More